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Happy 67th Birthday Neil Young

Posted on November 12, 2012 by billmanzi

Neil Young today celebrates his 67th birthday. Nothing short of a musical icon who changes musical direction like other folks change socks, Neil is back on tour with Crazy Horse. He looked like he might be hitting the road with … Continue reading →

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Local Winners and Losers

Posted on November 12, 2012 by billmanzi

Elections always have some winners and losers that extend beyond the candidates themselves. I already posted about those bigger stage winners and losers. How about another run at it, with a more local flavor. Winners: Diana Fay DiZoglio. We have … Continue reading →

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Republican Policies? Where are They?

Posted on November 12, 2012 by billmanzi

And so the Republican hand wringing over the election continues, and you can expect some serious fighting within Republican ranks over the future of the GOP. Some great back and forth between some thoughtful Republicans, and a few of them … Continue reading →

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Song of the Week- Skyfall

Posted on November 10, 2012 by billmanzi

What else would it be this week? The new Bond movie “Skyfall” has arrived, with the new theme song by Adele, and some great and dark action from Daniel Craig as James Bond. Come to Methuen and see this great … Continue reading →

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Big State Grant for Methuen's Arlington Neighborhood

Posted on November 10, 2012 by billmanzi

Congratulations, and thank you, to Mayor Steve Zanni, Economic Development Director Bill Buckley, Under-Secretary of DHCD Aaron Gorstein, and of course Governor Deval Patrick for their support of and delivery of a grant to Methuen’s Arlington Neighborhood which will allow … Continue reading →

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Surfing Sandy in Aruba

Posted on November 10, 2012 by billmanzi

Here is some great video of a group of maniacs surfing the hurricane tide in Aruba. Don’t try this at home. The Vimeo page of Oli Berlic is here.

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Winners and Losers

Posted on November 8, 2012 by billmanzi

So who really won, and who really lost, in the last election cycle? Here is my take, with no locals (for now). Winners: Massachusetts Democratic Party Chair John Walsh. Republicans bemoan a statistical disadvantage in Massachusetts, but that has not … Continue reading →

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What Happened (Obama Bomaye)

Posted on November 7, 2012 by billmanzi

The President dealt a stinging blow to the Republican Party and Mitt Romney last night, winning decisively across the country, accumulating over 300 electoral votes and likely causing Republicans some serious introspection. What happened? 1) The Perfect Storm. Leaving aside … Continue reading →

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Electoral Map Shootout- Final

Posted on November 5, 2012 by billmanzi

Well I have taken my time, but here is my final electoral map. Of course I have received, via twitter, the final electoral map of Ted Panos. It is an interesting contrast to mine, and not just because we have … Continue reading →

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IT Privatization in Methuen

Posted on November 5, 2012 by billmanzi

I have really not paid much attention on this blog to local matters since I came back, but the Methuen City Council tonight takes up the concept of privatizing the City Information Technology Department. (Disclosure: While Mayor I drew the … Continue reading →

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